The plane flew for three and a half hours, and with Sifumo’s help, the atmosphere quickly became lively. Everyone made brief self-introductions, reducing a bit of unfamiliarity and adding some familiarity among the group.
It must be said that as a tour guide, besides being directionally challenged, Sifumo excels in all other aspects.
Wen Wen took the opportunity to learn a bit about the others. Among the more than thirty people present, there were nine with power above the Assimilation Realm, and the rest were demon hunters working in basic positions.
Apart from the four assimilation supernatural beings including Wen Wen, there were only three who caught his attention.
Of course, it wasn’t because of combat ability—if Wen Wen wanted to kill, he could wipe out the entire tour group in minutes.
One was the blue-haired beauty in a white dress; her looks and figure were top-notch, and there was a cold aura about her that added to her striking charm.
Traveling with such a beauty would surely be quite pleasurable. Tao Qingqing is actually not bad looking either, but being too familiar, she didn’t stir any feelings.
Another was the middle-aged man with a homeless appearance. His presence was strong, but his attire and appearance lowered the overall aesthetic of the tour group.
Lastly, there was the tall man over two meters in height; Wen Wen paid attention to him mainly because he didn’t fit in with the tour group’s vibe.
From his demeanor, he seemed like the type who was looking for people to fight. Such superpower users probably wouldn’t use travel as a way to relax, right?
But in Sifumo’s eyes, Wen Wen was actually the strangest. He could understand others traveling to relieve work pressure, but Wen Wen... this guy usually creates pressure for others.
After introductions, Sifumo started introducing their first destination.
"Our upcoming destination is White Horse Mountain Province, Shangdu City."
"White Horse Mountain Province is the northernmost province of the Capital District, covered by snow every winter."
"In the deep winter, citizens of Shangdu City carve the purest ice blocks out from nearby lakes and transform them into various ice sculptures, creating a city full of magical winter scenery..."
"Shangdu Snow Paradise is the most winter-themed scenic spot in the Capital District. Have fun, everyone."
Wen Wen was slightly looking forward to it; he indeed planned to enjoy himself this time. His main goal wasn’t Shangdu City, so he could relax for the five days he was there.
After landing, they boarded a special vehicle. Sifumo was extremely grateful to the driver; otherwise, he wouldn’t know where he would take the tour group.
First, they went to a characteristic restaurant in Shangdu City. Crunchy golden sweet and sour pork, aromatic pork and vegetable stew, refreshing and cooling pigskin jelly, and chicken stewed with mushrooms, among others...
The hallmark of Shangdu cuisine is delicious and affordable, even for the supernatural eaters, the meal was just enough to satisfy.
The Three Cubs had a separate little table with all the dishes, which moved them immensely. This was arranged by Sifumo; otherwise, according to Wen Wen, they’d be cleaning up food scraps...
The tour group arrangement was group activities on the first day, followed by the option of staying with the group or exploring freely, as long as they gathered before heading to the next scenic spot.
But most chose to stay with the group, as the Hunter Association’s arranged travel route included many perks not available in normal experiences, making solo trips unnecessary.
Upon arriving at the Snow Paradise, they received a high-end VIP treatment, and even had some large ice blocks distributed to carve whatever they desired, some of which would later be exhibited in the Snow Paradise.
This sparked their interests, and they began displaying their talents on the ice blocks, with most not using the paradise’s tools.
The area they visited was relatively quiet and wouldn’t be disturbed by other tourists.
Wen Wen wasn’t interested in carving; while other kids were still playing with clay, he was practicing assembling handguns quickly.
So Wen Wen took the easy route and piled different colored ice blocks together, then summoned the old man who was good at dealing with these matters to mold them. The ice blocks were transformed into a perfect big ball, with a harmonious blend of colors and a peculiar aesthetic.
Others carved in their own styles, more interesting than if Wen Wen did it himself. Lin Zheyuan had strands of blood emerging from him, slicing through ice with precision; his creation portrayed him and Miao Xinyi embracing.
The blue-haired beauty waved her hand, summoning an ice armor set, then an ice longsword appeared in her hand, and the ice blocks automatically formed an oversized version of her.
Wen Wen and Sifumo exchanged a knowing glance; back then, they divided the Ice Queen’s equipment for resale, and it seemed lady had bought it all.
Fortunately, she had no armpit hair, otherwise, it wouldn’t be very pleasant to look at...
The first day passed . On the second day, Wen Wen opted not to stay with the group and instead began exploring the anomalies in Shangdu City.
For Wen Wen, one day to experience a tourist spot was sufficient, so he planned to find some fun for himself with the rest of the time.
Shangdu City, with a population of over 15 million, had numerous anomaly cases, but few that could pique Wen Wen’s interest.
Regular cases held no appeal for Wen Wen at this point. Moreover, he was here for vacation, not to be involved in homicide cases, which would ruin his holiday mood.
So Wen Wen aimed for those difficult-to-handle cases that didn’t involve any fatalities; only such occurrences could offer him some amusement.
Searching around, Wen Wen turned his attention to a high school.
The school, named Huangshi High School, was once just a mediocre school with barely acceptable college entrance rates.
But then one day, it underwent a strange change: students found themselves deluged with endless papers, unable to bluff their way through. Errors on the papers would result in invisible rulers striking their palms.
Thanks to these endless papers, the school rose to become one of the top schools in Shangdu City for college admissions, but students graduating from there were often described as haggard due to their experiences there.
Regardless of their speed, the papers were never-ending, and their content never repeated. Besides regular class hours, students’ lives were entirely consumed by these papers.